[Leica] Which scanner

[richard-lists at imagecraft.com (Richard)]

I disagree, the LS-4000 is about 4-5 years old? and the new LS-5000 is not 
much better...

At 12:37 AM 10/8/2005, you wrote:

>I think you better run the numbers to see if it's cost effective or not to 
>buy one right now--they're damn expensive and sure to go down in price and 
>up in quality. Meanwhile you've saved a ton of $$$$ at the front end. I 
>did and just couldn't justify buying one now for big bucks, then to find 
>out next year they're cheaper and much improved--and NOBODY wants last 
>year's model.
>
>It's kind like buying the latest and greatest digital camera. The next 
>model comes out before the ink is dry on the ads for the one you just 
>bought. It's a real sickening feeling unless you are some kind of pro and 
>use the hell outa it.
>
>I remember when we used to bemoan Detroit's planned obsolescence. The 
>digital boys/ girls have set new records for that program. I for one am no 
>going to get sucked up in it.
>
>'Just my opinion.
>

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